Question

Explain the dual attitude of the poets towards the snake

Answer 1

What is the poem name

Answer 2

Answer:

The poet is both afraid of the snake and is also

fascinated by it's beauty. Social education had

taught the poet that all snakes are poisonous, so

they must be struck down, whereas the snake’s

dignified manner evokes the poet’s admiration.

These dual responses were like two voices that

made the poet strike the snake, much against his  wishes.